The Daily Life of a Schnoodle Queen

I went to play care for a few days and I love to go play with my big furry pals there. I was there for 4 days in a row and mom sends me when she needs to socialize a foster. She says it helps them when I go; it makes them feel more secure. Hey! I'm willing! Everything went well and I was happy to be back home everyday. I was there yesterday also and when I came back, everything was normal.

This morning, I got out of my bed to go outside and again, everything was fine. I got back in house, got on my recliner and started to cry. I was whining and mom came to check me out. I was holding my left hind leg in a way to protect it and I was trying to lick it. Mom got worried and touched it. No problem, I let her. I jumped when she trying to move my hip.

She is worried that I have twisted something in my leg or that I am starting to have osteoarthritis in my hip. I had surgery when I was 1 1/2 years old because my previous owner had broken my hip and leg with a baseball bat. Mom is worried that even though I had the surgery 6 years ago, it is causing me problems now.

Please pray that my leg will get better. I will not walk on it at all right now as it is too painful. Mom gave me a dose of painkiller today to take the edge off and she will take me to the vet tomorrow to have my leg and hip x-rayed.

In June 2005, we received a call from the shelter letting us know they had gotten a dog from a police officer who took her away from her owner. Maddie was rescued by police officers who caught her previous owner in the act of stabbing her. She has been badly abused and couldn't use her left back leg, as she had an old fracture and her muscles were atrophied. Still she was trying to run away from him. She was taken to a shelter and was spayed there, even though she hadn't emptied her bowels in a while. She was rescued and taken to a pet hospital where she had FMO surgery and treatment for Sarcophic Mange.

Regardless, Maddie was sweet and kind to everyone willing to give her a bit of love. We went to visit her daily at the pet hospital and volunteered to foster her. Of course, we fell in love with her and we bonded almost immediately. We have been doing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy for a year (which she hated!) to help her recover the use of her leg. Maddie has been doing a lot of progress; she is actually doing so well that she now is able to stand on her back legs and look over the fence!

Maddie is now part of the family as we adopted her. On top of everything she was dealing with, she was also heartworm positive. She had to go through heartworm treatment twice as the first one was not successful. We switched to a new vet and the treatment was effective the second time. She is now living a disease free life, and runs like a pro on her 4 legs and is our joy! She is the sweetest and most faithful and reliable giant. She is a very affectionate girl and loves her siblings. Whenever she feels something is not right, she protects her siblings, furry and human bravely. Her favorite activities are to chase squirrels and go out for her daily walks with us. She also enjoys car rides and tag along every I can take her.

Maddie, you are my wonder dog. After all you went through, you deserved a good life based on love and trust. Whenever I don't feel good, you are always the first to come to me and rest your head on my lap. Your eyes tell me how much you love me and you are faithful to me. I love you silly my big Schnoodle girl.

I am so happy today! My buddy Babybear, that very special little Yorkie has been chosen Dog of the Week on Dogster! What a cool choice. Babybear is one of these exceptional pups who live with a disability and who are so determined to live life to the fullest. Yep, I admit it; we have a very soft spot in our doggy heart for Babybear. He is definitely one of my heros.

My pal Buzzy tagged me! These games of tag just never end...BOL!! It can give you a real paw cramp if you keep playing like you are suppose to!!

My Valentine Wishes:
1. To be with mom and my family for a long long time more
2. Tons of rawhides! Yes!!!
3. A new plush toy to destroy whenever I want one.
4. To finally catch a squirrel!
5. A good home with loving humans to all pets in the world

It was! I turned 4 yesterday and I had a wonderful time! I was spoiled crazy by my pals and my family. I received tons of special gifts and rosettes and birthday wishes from so many pups.

I want to thank all of you for making me feel so loved. You made my day so much better. My day was great and you made it even greater.

Today will not be so great though... I heard mom say it was grooming day. Sheeesh! She said I will look gorgeous. I don't want to look gorgeous. I want to run in the mud and bark my head off at the neighbor's dog... the Intruder.

Yes, he did! He came during the night on the 24th and brought tons of toys for us. He brought me my favorite Bo Bo plush toy and I already destroyed the squeaker in it. "Oh what fun it is..." to destroy new toys... Hey!

Sammie, Vanille and Guimauve are having fun too. Santa also brought us our favorite bones and we had a snack... except for poor Kinko who lost all his teeth but 3. Mom made up for it and crunched his favorite cookies for him to much on.

Here are the rules:
Because it’s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

Seven Things I’m Thankful For:

1. I am thankful for all my siblings who I love so much
2. I am thankful to be able to run again now that my leg has healed completely
3. I am thankful for the home I have now and all the kisses mom gives me.
4. I am thankful for Schnauzers Rule humans and fur fiiends. You are all so wonderful.
5. I am thankful that I have food to eat everyday.
6. I am thankful for cars rides which I love.
7. I am thankful for my warm bed at night.

Here are the rules of this dogster game of "tag" in case you've never gotten a chance to play. When you are tagged, you post 7 random facts about yourself, compose a "new DIARY entry" along with the rules and put them in your own DIARY. Then you pick 7 furs (kitties or doggies) to tag but make sure you tell them... a simple p-mail will do fine, or a rosette to tell them, but you must let them know that they have been tagged. Post their names also in your DIARY.

Maddie, you are my wonder dog. After all you went through, you deserved a good life based on love and trust. Whenever I don't feel good, you are always the first to come to me and rest your head on my lap. Your eyes tell me how much you love me and you are faithful to me. I love you silly my big Schnoodle girl.